Time Magazine's long honored annual tradition of "Person of the Year" this year bestowed the title on a 2" piece of aluminum foil. Damn, even I am not that cynical!
OK I admit, the cheesy gimmick was intended to be a mirror and they're saying that the person is everybody. But I beg to differ. Although I have yet to bring about world peace, end poverty, find a cure for aids or walk on the moon; I do try to make my little corner of the world a better place. And no doubt there are millions who do better than I, but alas would not boost sales of Time Magazine. Hollywood is a cesspool of debauchery. Athletes are more interested in slamming steroids and bangin' in the hood. Politicians are exploiting their influence for money and illicit sex. Tough to find a "Person of the Year" amidst the popular icons of today. Granted, there are a few who do some good. But if I knew how to change fonts on here, the word "some" would be in the smallest font available, because the relative good compared to their capability is miniscule. I would love to hear about somebody who makes $1 million a year but gives $950,000 of it to charity, but I haven't. So this year, I am nominating Mike, our mailman, for person of the year. When my kids run into Mike at the grocery store, Mike will stop and talk to them by name, ask them how they're doing, etc etc. Mike makes a difference where he can.
5 comments:
I nominate p0nk. And then I nominate me. Twice.
that homeless shelter you run for the freaks of the world definitely makes you a good candidate.
I guess if you proclaim everyone "Person of the Year" then nobody gets pissed. Right?
That definitely lacks cajones, right there.
yes! as if real life was just like the freakin' special olympics - we're all winners! me, you, GW, & Kim Jong F'n Il. we're all special in our own way. Thankyou TIME Magazine!
You may try to make your little corner of the world a better place...
but it's still pretty messy!
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